PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- The abortion debate is about to rise in the South Dakota Legislature. A resolution is being introduced to express the legislature’s opposition to a proposed constitutional amendment that would enshrine abortion in the state constitution. State House Majority Leader Will Mortenson says he wants residents to fully understand what’s being proposed. Mortenson says… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A bill opposed by rural ambulance providers across South Dakota has passed the House Health and Human Services Committee.  H-B 1097 would allow an air ambulance provider to make interfacility transfers of patients.  Both sides met after an hour of testimony Tuesday to provide an amendment that Tim Rave with the South Dakota… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- This year’s legislative session in South Dakota got off to a fast start as far as introducing and taking action on proposed legislation. House Majority Leader Representative Will Mortenson of Fort Pierre thinks good communication and good relationships are two factors in that. There are 38 days in this year’s legislative session.

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Boys & Girls Club of Aberdeen is hosting their annual banquet & fundraiser on Friday February 16th. Executive Director Michael Herman provides a preview. Mike Sommers with the Boys & Girls Club talks about the keynote speaker for the banquet, former Minnesota Viking Ben Leber. Sommers with the Boys & Girls Club talks… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- License plate decals for the month of January is due on Wednesday, January 31st. Brown County Treasurer Patty VanMeter provides the letters for the month.

Groton, S.D.(Press Release) — Groton will host the 86th annual Carnival of Silver Skates, featuring over 90 figure skaters, on Sunday, January 28. Two performances of this unique outdoor ice skating show will be held at the Groton ice rink at 2:00 PM and 6:30 PM. All are invited to attend. The warm temps in… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — South Dakota voters would get a chance to “clarify” if they meant for low-income people to have to work to receive Medicaid benefits passed in the 2022 general election. The Senate State Affairs Committee passed SJR501 on a 7 to 1 vote this morning (Wednesday). Resolution sponsor, Republican Rep. Tony Venhuizen… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Intending to be proactive, Codington County Sheriff Brad Howell initiated the discussion with the County Commissioners about having potential future action to increase the out-of-county contracts for inmate detentions. Sheriff Howell talks about the current contract pricing. Sheriff describes how the cost is figured. After researching other counties’ contract rates, ranging from $75… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- There’s some new artwork being put up at Pierre’s City Hall. Mayor Steve Harding says a painting of the USS Pierre with the South Dakota State Capitol Building in the background was revealed earlier this week (Jan. 22, 2024) during a legislative welcome event at the American Legion Cabin. Harding says the USS… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — The speeding legislative train to change medical marijuana laws in the state ended up on a siding, slowing the change process down Wednesday. The Senate Health and Human Services committee killed two of the three medical marijuana bills on its agenda and amended the other. The committee killed SB82, which would… Read more »